Drax welcomes innovative heat pump optimisation opportunity to flexibility portfolio
Drax is excited to announce the optimisation of a commercial 380kWh ground source heat pump at a farm in south east Scotland.
As well as allowing the farm to participate in flexibility markets, this project represents what’s widely believed to be the critical net zero heat source of the future.
The project uses the pump to provide low-temperature heating and cooling to its produce stores, with a new power connection handled by ENEXA.
Drax has been commissioned to automatically down-turn the heat-pump and associated assets with control equipment provided by Drax’s service provider, Upside Energy. This allows income for the farm to be generated from a variety of flexibility market streams. “Our asset optimisation model is unique in providing a commitment to a pre-defined annual ‘flexibility value’ for our supply customers,” commented Jake Miller, Head of Electric Assets.
“It also guarantees a discount to their electricity supply contract removing uncertainty and without reconciliation”.
“As the farm’s energy supplier, we’re able to offer additional value with an element of wholesale market trading arbitrage. We’re delighted to add this exciting project to our flexibility portfolio, following a successful installation and operation of this complex technology.”
By enabling our customers to optimise their electric assets, we’re helping them maximise their revenue while supporting a more sustainable operation for their business.
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